Bumbleride Era vs UPPAbaby Cruz V3
The Cruz V3 is 0.5 lb lighter. The Cruz V3 lists for $49.01 less. The Era folds smaller (5.7 vs 7.2 cu ft).
Only the differences are shown.
| Bumbleride Era | UPPAbaby Cruz V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $949 | $899.99Lowest price |
| Weight | 27 lb | 26.5 lbLightest |
| Folded size | 31.5 × 24 × 13 in5.7 cu ftSmallest fold | 17 × 22.5 × 32.4 in7.2 cu ft |
| Open size | 39 × 24 × 40 in | 37.5 × 22.5 × 41.8 in |
| Seat holds up to | 55 lbHolds the most | 50 lb |
| Child height up to | Not listed | 40 in |
| From birth? | Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) | Yes, seat lies flat |
| Seat size | 13 in wide, 19 in seat back | Not listed |
| Seat recline | Flat | Flat |
| Seat faces you or the world | Yes | Yes |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Not listed |
| Fits airline overhead bin | No | No |
| Converts to a double | No | No |
| Basket | 15 lb, Basket reachable from both sides | 30 lb, Extra-large basket; no weight limit listedBiggest basket |
| Car seats | Adapters (sold separately) for Clek, Nuna, Cybex, Maxi-Cosi, Chicco, Graco and Peg Perego infant seats | UPPAbaby Mesa and Aria and the bassinet attach directly without adapters |
| Car seat adapters | Era Car Seat Adapter ($65) for Maxi-Cosi/Cybex/Nuna/Clek; Single Car Seat Adapter for Graco/Chicco | Not listed |
| Folds with the seat on | Not listed | Yes |
| In the box | stroller, air pump, wrist strap, bumper bar | stroller, infant insert, toddler seat bug shield, toddler seat rain shield |
| Sold as a travel system | Not listed | Cruz V3 + Mesa V3 / Aria V2 bundles |
| Warranty | Not listed | 3 years |
| Released | Not listed | 2023 |
| Handlebar height | 26–44.5 in | Adjustable |
| Wheels and suspension | Air-filled tires, all-wheel suspension, 360-degree swivel front wheels with optional lock | Never-flat tires with front wheel lock |
| Canopy | Extendable, UPF 45+, vented | UPF 50+ water-repellent, sun shield, zip-out extension, ventilation |
Bumbleride Era
A reversible everyday stroller with a flat-reclining seat and air tires; it is not a dedicated running stroller.
- Seat reclines fully flat for newborns
- Reversible seat
- 15 lb basket
- Not a true jogger, front wheels swivel with only an optional lock
- Car seat adapters sold separately
UPPAbaby Cruz V3
A narrower full-size stroller for city and everyday use. The seat lies flat so it can be used from birth.
- Narrow 22.5 in frame
- Lay-flat seat usable from birth
- One-hand recline and handlebar adjustment
- List price $899.99
Era or Cruz V3?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is lighter, the Era or the Cruz V3?
The UPPAbaby Cruz V3 weighs 26.5 lb, 0.5 lb less than the Bumbleride Era (27 lb).
Which folds smaller, the Era or the Cruz V3?
The Era folds to about 5.7 cubic feet, versus 7.2 for the Cruz V3.
Is the Cruz V3 cheaper than the Era?
Yes. The Cruz V3 lists for $899.99 and the Era for $949, a $49.01 difference. Sale prices change often.
Can both be used from birth?
Era: Yes, with bassinet (sold separately). Cruz V3: Yes, seat lies flat.
Which one lasts longer?
The Era seat holds more: 55 lb versus 50 lb.
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